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Question
A compound contains elements X and Y in 1: 4 mass ratio. If the atomic masses of X and Y are in 1: 2 ratio, the empirical formula of the compound should be
Options
A.XY2
B.X2Y
C.XY4
D.X4Y
Solution
$N_{X}:N_{Y} = \frac{1}{1}:\frac{4}{2} = 1:2$
⇒ Empirical formula = XY2
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